What Goes Wrong With So Many Dracula Movies

Two 2023 Dracula movies have failed at the box office, which has led to speculation about what the Dracula movie problem could be. Ever since Bram Stoker penned his haunting tale of a Transylvanian vampire, the world has been captivated by the mythos of Dracula. Hollywood, in its endless quest for stories that resonate while still being part of an established IP, has tried time and again to capture this legend in movies. From black-and-white classics to campy depictions like Cage’s Dracula in Renfield, Dracula has seen countless reimaginings. Yet, despite this plethora of adaptations, the recent Dracula films seem to miss the mark more often than they hit.